"What Side?" EAST SIDE NEWS March 19, 2021

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear Maine East Students and Families: Please accept our wishes for a restful, safe Spring Break this coming week. As a reminder, Monday, March 29 is an Odd-Block schedule and students who are attending in-person should be at school ready for an 8:20 a.m. start. Stay safe - and remember, we're all #StrongerTogether! -Dr. Pressler

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 1-31 - Women's History Month March 22 - 26 - Spring Break - NO SCHOOL March 22 - Dine & Share at Moretti's - All Day Fundraiser March 29 - Students return from Spring Break Important Note: Monday, 3/29 is an IN-PERSON Odd-Block schedule (**SEE BELOW FOR ADJUSTED SCHEDULE) April 5 - Illinois Science Assessment for Juniors at Maine East (more information coming soon) April 13 - SAT for Juniors at Maine East (more information coming soon) April 14 - Maine 207 Education Foundation Online Benefit School Calendar

Students interested in changing to in-person learning for the 4th quarter should contact their counselor ASAP.

ADJUSTED BELL SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF 3/29-4/2 Monday, 3/29 - In-person ODD block day (Please note that this Monday is an IN-PERSON Learning Day Tuesday, 3/30 - In-person EVEN block day Wednesday, 3/31 - In-person ODD block day Thursday, 4/1 - In-person EVEN block day Friday, 4/2 - Non Attendance Day - NO SCHOOL

FREE MEAL PICK UP SCHEDULE **Spring Break Schedule for Week of 3/29-4/2 only

Meal pick up this week is: March 24 (2-5 p.m.) & March 25 (2-5 p.m.)  La recogida de comida esta semana es el 24 de marzo (2-5 p.m.) y el 25de marzo (2-5 p.m.) We will return to the normal schedule after Spring Break.

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

“You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.” -Oprah Winfrey

MAINE EAST STUDENT ON THE FRONT LINES FOR COVID VACCINATIONS Maine East Senior Danna Aburmishan has been quite busy since the COVID vaccines have been released. Not only is she studying to be a pharmacist, she has also trained to become a Certified Immunizer, and has been administering the COVID vaccine at mass vaccination sites in surrounding communities such as Itasca, Elk Grove, Niles, and Park Ridge. Dana said "Getting ready for the vaccine was a long process-setting up the pharmacy as well as taking a 4-6 hour class on CPR and administrating the vaccine. So far I’ve done a little over 400 vaccines. I’ve trained to become a Certified Immunizer meaning I can do any kind of vaccination at any time. In December certain pharmacies were asked to survey their employees and find out who was interested in getting the vaccine and interested in administering it. It’s been a fun process so far. I feel like I’m helping people and that alone puts a smile on my face. I was the first group of people to get vaccinated and I want everyone to know it’s not something to be scared of." We are all very proud and grateful for Danna's service!

The Maine East Scholastic Bowl Team finished second at the Buffalo Grove IHSA Regional tournament on March 8th. In addition, the team made the final four of the CSL tournament on March 15th, and finished the season with a winning record of 38 wins and 26 losses. Due to the team's success at a mid season tournament, Maine East has qualified for, and will compete at, the Scholastic Bowl National Tournament sponsored by Partnership for Academic Competition Excellence.  Left to right: Ben Salemi (captain) Kelly Tsogtjargal, Stella Tsogtjargal, Mansi Kadiwala, Aryan Mashruwala, Hadi Rihawi.

FINE ARTS The artists of Maine East are still at it - even in the midst of a pandemic!  The Art Faculty invites all of you to take in this year's Art Exhibition through our virtual gallery HERE! Enjoy!

BLUE DEMON NEWS This day before Spring Break edition of Blue Demon News features a fascinating story of the return of the Maine Flyer as well as a preview of Blue Demon Football and a tribute to the hard-working women of Maine East.

DINE & SHARE FOR MAINE EAST CARES Monday, March 29 - ALL DAY Moretti's in Morton Grove

LRC SPOTLIGHT

We STRONGLY encourage you to read this statement from Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association Check out any/all of the books highlighted this week, and explore #StopAsianHate on all your socials. Visit our website

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES SPOTLIGHT

Student Activities Website Scholastic Bowl Sponsors: Owen Doak, Jan Wieczorek odoak@maine207.org, jwieczorek@maine207.org Do you impress your friends and family with your knowledge of trivia and academic subjects? Do you like friendly games and competitions? If so, you should join the Scholastic Bowl Team. Scholastic Bowl is a fun and competitive team activity. You can show off your knowledge about social science, literature, math, and science. There are also questions related to sports, current events, and popular culture. We use a close out system similar to what you would see on the TV show Jeopardy! We have a full conference regular season schedule and several tournaments. Join the fun and join the Scholastic Bowl Team!

DISTRICT 207's BEST March 2021 - Technology Leader/Innovator February 2021 - Academic Achievement January 2021- Elective Area of Achievement December 2020 - Fine Arts November 2020 - Community Service October 2020 - Academic Achievement

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